1 Chronicles 13:7
New International Version
They moved the ark of God from Abinadab’s house on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding it.

New Living Translation
They placed the Ark of God on a new cart and brought it from Abinadab’s house. Uzzah and Ahio were guiding the cart.

English Standard Version
And they carried the ark of God on a new cart, from the house of Abinadab, and Uzzah and Ahio were driving the cart.

Berean Standard Bible
So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart.

King James Bible
And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart.

New King James Version
So they carried the ark of God on a new cart from the house of Abinadab, and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.

New American Standard Bible
And they carried the ark of God on a new cart from the house of Abinadab, and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.

NASB 1995
They carried the ark of God on a new cart from the house of Abinadab, and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.

NASB 1977
And they carried the ark of God on a new cart from the house of Abinadab, and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they drove the ark of God on a new cart from the house of Abinadab, and Uzza and Ahio were leading the cart.

Amplified Bible
They carried the ark of God on a new cart and brought it out of the house of Abinadab, and Uzza and Ahio [his brother] drove the cart.

Christian Standard Bible
At Abinadab’s house they set the ark of God on a new cart. Uzzah and Ahio were guiding the cart.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At Abinadab’s house they set the ark of God on a new cart. Uzzah and Ahio were guiding the cart.

American Standard Version
And they carried the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.

Contemporary English Version
The sacred chest was still at Abinadab's house, and when David and the crowd arrived there, they brought the chest outside and placed it on a new ox cart. Abinadab's sons Uzzah and Ahio guided the cart,

English Revised Version
And they carried the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
David and his men put God's ark on a new cart from Abinadab's home. Uzzah and Ahio guided the cart.

Good News Translation
At Abinadab's house they brought out the Covenant Box and put it on a new cart. Uzzah and Ahio guided the cart,

International Standard Version
They mounted the Ark of God on a new cart, bringing it from Abinadab's home, with Uzzah and Ahio driving the cart.

Majority Standard Bible
So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart.

NET Bible
They transported the ark on a new cart from the house of Abinadab; Uzzah and Ahio were guiding the cart,

New Heart English Bible
They carried the ark of God on a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.

World English Bible
They carried God’s ark on a new cart, and brought it out of Abinadab’s house; and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they place the Ark of God on a new cart from the house of Abinadab, and Uzza and Ahio are leading the cart,

Young's Literal Translation
And they place the ark of God on a new cart, from the house of Abinadab, and Uzza and Ahio are leading the cart,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they caused the ark of God to ride upon a new wagon from the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and his brethren conducting in the wagon.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they carried the ark of God upon a new cart, out of the house of Abinadab. And Oza and his brother drove the cart.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they placed the ark of God upon a new cart from the house of Abinadab. Then Uzzah and his brother drove the cart.

New American Bible
They transported the ark of God on a new cart from the house of Abinadab; Uzzah and Ahio were guiding the cart,

New Revised Standard Version
They carried the ark of God on a new cart, from the house of Abinadab, and Uzzah and Ahio were driving the cart.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they placed the ark of the LORD in a new cart, and carried it out of the house of Abinadab; and Uzza and his brothers drove the cart.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they set the ark of LORD JEHOVAH in a new wagon, and they took it and they went out from the house of Abinadab, and Aza and his brothers were driving the wagon.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, [and brought it] out of the house of Abinadab; and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they set the ark of God on a new waggon brought out of the house of Aminadab: and Oza and his brethren drove the waggon.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David Fetches the Ark
6David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name. 7So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart.

Cross References
2 Samuel 6:3-4
They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart, / bringing with it the ark of God. And Ahio was walking in front of the ark.

Numbers 4:15
When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all their equipment, as soon as the camp is ready to move, the Kohathites shall come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy objects, or they will die. These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the Tent of Meeting.

Exodus 25:14-15
Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it. / The poles are to remain in the rings of the ark; they must not be removed.

1 Samuel 6:7-8
Now, therefore, prepare one new cart with two milk cows that have never been yoked. Hitch the cows to the cart, but take their calves away and pen them up. / Take the ark of the LORD, set it on the cart, and in a chest beside it put the gold objects you are sending back to Him as a guilt offering. Then send the ark on its way,

1 Samuel 6:10-12
So the men did as instructed. They took two milk cows, hitched them to the cart, and penned up their calves. / Then they put the ark of the LORD on the cart, along with the chest containing the gold rats and the images of the tumors. / And the cows headed straight up the road toward Beth-shemesh, staying on that one highway and lowing as they went, never straying to the right or to the left. The rulers of the Philistines followed behind them to the border of Beth-shemesh.

1 Chronicles 15:2
Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.”

1 Chronicles 15:13-15
It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.” / So the priests and Levites consecrated themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel. / And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD.

Deuteronomy 10:8
At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.

1 Kings 8:1
At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David.

2 Chronicles 5:2-3
At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month.

2 Chronicles 35:3
To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel.

Matthew 11:29-30
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Luke 1:35
The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 7:39
He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.


Treasury of Scripture

And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.

Numbers 3:10
And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait on their priest's office: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Numbers 3:38
But those that encamp before the tabernacle toward the east, even before the tabernacle of the congregation eastward, shall be Moses, and Aaron and his sons, keeping the charge of the sanctuary for the charge of the children of Israel; and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Numbers 4:15
And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.

in a new cart

1 Chronicles 15:2,13
Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath the LORD chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever…

Numbers 4:15
And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.

1 Samuel 6:7
Now therefore make a new cart, and take two milch kine, on which there hath come no yoke, and tie the kine to the cart, and bring their calves home from them:

out of the house

1 Samuel 7:1,2
And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and fetched up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD…

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So they set the ark of God on a new cart
The phrase "set the ark of God on a new cart" is significant in understanding the reverence and the procedural misstep taken by David and his men. The "ark of God" refers to the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, Aaron's rod, and a pot of manna. It symbolized God's presence among His people. The Hebrew word for "ark" is "aron," which means a chest or box. The use of a "new cart" might have been intended to show respect, as it was not previously used for any other purpose. However, this method of transport was contrary to God's specific instructions given in the Torah, where the ark was to be carried on the shoulders of the Levites using poles (Exodus 25:12-15, Numbers 4:15). This deviation highlights the importance of adhering to divine instructions rather than human innovation, even with good intentions.

and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill
The "house of Abinadab" was where the Ark had been kept for many years after being returned by the Philistines (1 Samuel 7:1). Abinadab's house was located "on the hill," indicating a place of elevation, possibly signifying honor or a place of safety. The Hebrew word for "hill" is "gibeah," which can also mean a high place. This setting underscores the sacredness of the Ark's resting place and the anticipation of its journey to Jerusalem. The historical context here is crucial, as the Ark had been separated from the central worship of Israel, and David's desire to bring it to Jerusalem was part of his effort to unify the nation under God's rule.

Uzzah and Ahio guided the cart
"Uzzah and Ahio" were sons of Abinadab, entrusted with the task of guiding the cart. Their involvement indicates a familial responsibility, as they had likely been caretakers of the Ark during its stay at their father's house. The Hebrew names "Uzzah" and "Ahio" mean "strength" and "brotherly," respectively. This suggests a sense of duty and strength in their roles. However, the method of "guiding the cart" rather than carrying the Ark as prescribed, foreshadows the tragic event that follows. This highlights the theme of obedience to God's commands and the consequences of neglecting divine order. The historical and scriptural context here serves as a reminder of the holiness of God and the importance of approaching Him with reverence and adherence to His instructions.

(7) Abridged form of the fuller text preserved in 2Samuel 6:3 (see Notes there).

Drave.--Were driving. 2Samuel 6:4, is wholly omitted by the Chronicles. "Ahio" may mean his brother, or, with different points, his brothers (so LXX. and Syriac).

Verse 7. - They carried; the Authorized Version of the parallel "they set" But the verb is the Hiph. of רָכַב, a word carrying more of majesty in its use (Deuteronomy 33:26; Job 30:22; Psalm 18:11; 68:38; Isaiah 19:1). A new cart. The stress laid on the newness of this cart, the term being twice repeated in the parallel passage, may justly remind of Mark 11:2; Matthew 27:60 (see 'Speaker's Commentary' on 2 Samuel 6:3). The house of Abinadab. There is no mention of Abinadab that would indicate that he still lived, even when twenty years before, the ark was placed in his house. Eleazar was his eldest son (1 Samuel 7:1), and was "sanctified to keep the ark of the Lord." Uzza and Ahio were possibly sons of Eleazar, and not sons of Abinadab, and Eleazar's younger brothers. The Septuagint translates Ahio, and accordingly reads, "Uzza and his brethren drave the cart."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So they carried
וַיַּרְכִּ֜יבוּ (way·yar·kî·ḇū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7392: To ride, to place upon, to despatch

the ark
אֲר֤וֹן (’ă·rō·wn)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 727: A chest, ark

of God
הָאֱלֹהִים֙ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

from the house
מִבֵּ֖ית (mib·bêṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Abinadab
אֲבִינָדָ֑ב (’ă·ḇî·nā·ḏāḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 41: Abinadab -- 'my father is noble', three Israelites

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

a new
חֲדָשָׁ֔ה (ḥă·ḏā·šāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2319: New

cart,
עֲגָלָ֣ה (‘ă·ḡā·lāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5699: Something revolving, a wheeled vehicle

with Uzzah
וְעֻזָּ֣א (wə·‘uz·zā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5798: Uzza -- four Israelites

and Ahio
וְאַחְי֔וֹ (wə·’aḥ·yōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 283: Ahio -- 'brotherly', the name of several Israelites

guiding
נֹהֲגִ֖ים (nō·hă·ḡîm)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5090: To drive forth, lead, carry away, to proceed, to sigh

the cart.
בָּעֲגָלָֽה׃ (bā·‘ă·ḡā·lāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5699: Something revolving, a wheeled vehicle


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